Job Summary:

The Climate Change Analyst will review and evaluate scientific research and data to identify how shifts in climate will potentially affect natural resources, animals, and civilizations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Compiles, analyzes, and clarifies information, data, and research regarding environmental management and climate change.
• Analyzes existing climate or environmental management legislation, regulations, policies, and practices to determine actual and potential environment impacts.
• Communicates research findings to legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and academic papers.
• Recommends new or adapted laws and policies involving factors that have the potential to impact climate.
• Advises government agencies or environmental groups regarding environmental issues through studies, reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials.
• Advocates for actions and policies meant to mitigate climate change to government and environmental groups.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop educational and outreach programs regarding climate change.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent data analysis, mathematical, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of environmental science and climate change.
• Thorough understanding of legislative and regulatory processes related to environmental management and climate change.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science or related field required; post-graduate degree preferred.
• At least five years of related work experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.